Thats interesting, I find my 35 handles allright, with no damping complaints.trademe900 wrote:NC35 suspension is pretty poor despite stiffer spring rate. The dampening is rubbish. NC30 with stiffer springs is much better.
NC35 tail is heaps better, NC30 front cowl looks pretty cool with the round lights.
NC35 tank is wider and more comfortable.
Despite manufacturers figures (to comply with law), power is actually just the same.
Both feel the same bike, just a little different.
Surprised they make same power, my 35 is 54 on the dyno [30 was 64 at crank, so 58 at wheel?] but the power fades at the top end compared to my UK and Japanese 30s.
The revs rise more slowly in 5th and 6th uphill between 11 and 13K
I did think that the 35 had more midrange power, but after speed testing on the 30 today it seems that they are similar.
Perhaps Paul is correct with his opinions of 30/35, but then a longtime user would most likely know more about these things.
Debatable if the 35 is worth a fair more than a good 30.
I will keep both until an early 35 comes along, but I could be tempted by a modified 30 that shifts even quicker.
Dave.